Towcester Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 8LR is located in the Delapre and Rushmere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Towcester Road, Northampton, NN4 8LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 8LW, NN4 8PP, NN4 8PR, NN4 8LN, NN4 8PW, NN4 8NW, NN4 8PN, NN4 8LL, NN4 8LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN4 8LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.2% | 41.9% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 42.2% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 53.7% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10.1% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 14.7% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 9.7% | -10.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 18.6% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 30.7% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.9% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.1% | 81.5% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 78.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 78.7% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 4.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 78.9% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 7.8% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Towcester Road was 50.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.8% lower than the Delapre and Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Towcester Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere and the 585th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Towcester Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-09-02 | £305,429 |
| 127 Towcester Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-09-30 | £308,528 |
| 63 Towcester Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-02-24 | £284,065 |
| 71 Towcester Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-02-01 | £265,086 |
| 77 Towcester Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-11-27 | £292,857 |
NN4 8LR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NN4 8LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NN4 8LR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 65 |
| Transport and storage | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 3,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 4,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary School Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | - not rated | 308 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delapre Primary School Rothersthorpe Road , Far Cotton NN4 8JA | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | - not rated | 802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 3,662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 3,662 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 4,149 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mereway Middle School Mereway , NN4 8EJ | - not rated | 902 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 2,732 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 2,795 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 2,921 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 2,928 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 3,746 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,781 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | - not rated | 713 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacin Delapre Annex , Alton Street NN4 8EN | - not rated | 775 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton High School GDST Newport Pagnell Road , Hardingstone NN4 6UU | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| WiEducate LTD 8 Cheyne Walk , NN1 5PT | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearty Cuisine | 139 Towcester Road, Northampton | 1 yd | |
| Karen Herron (Home Baker) | 4 Briar Hill Walk, Far Cotton | 193 yd | |
| Sun Beams Pre-School | c/o Delapre Primary School, Rothersthorpe Road | 372 yd | |
| The Cake House | 444 yd | ||
| Billy's All Day Diner | 2-6 Towcester Road, Northampton | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Horse | 59 Southampton Road, Far Cotton | 734 yd | |
| Far Cotton Wmc | Main Road, Far Cotton | 771 yd | |
| Far Cotton Loco Club | St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Hill Fish Bar | 15 Coronation Court, Ashbrow Road | 212 yd | |
| The Rani Indian Takeaway | 51 Queen Eleanor Road, Far Cotton | 256 yd | |
| Chang Lung | 49 Queen Eleanor Road, Far Cotton | 428 yd | |
| Hoo Kee | 36 Gloucester Avenue, Delapre | 464 yd | |
| New Pearl House | 28 Gloucester Avenue, Delapre | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 5 Rothersthorpe Road, Northampton | 372 yd | |
| Tesco | Mereway, Mereway | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Far Cotton Recreation Ground FAR COTTON REC CENTRE FAR COTTON REC CENTRE TOWCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Northampton) MEREWAY | artificial grass pitch | 703 yd |
| Abbeyfield School MEREWAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| Danes Camp Leisure Centre CLANNELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 957 yd |
| Playing Fields (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.